8mm Forum: The Big Thumb? What does it mean?

This is topic The Big Thumb? What does it mean? in forum 8mm Forum at 8mm Forum.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=011616

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on July 23, 2017, 08:47 PM:

For years and years I have always wondered what was Castle thinking when they approved this title? What the hell is the relevance to the footage in the cutdown from "It's A Gift"?

Posted by Bill Phelps (Member # 1431) on July 23, 2017, 09:06 PM:

I think it refers to when weighing something on a scale and adding a little pressure with your thumb to tip the scale and then collect more for the goods sold. This might be a nod to W C owning or working at a store in the cutdown

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on July 23, 2017, 09:16 PM:

Thanks, Bill. Now as a kid in the camera shop browsing through the rack of films how the hell was I supposed to even put that together? Awful title. Also hate the " No -------, Please" titles. Always thought it silly. At last an explanation. I can sleep better now. I'm kidding. Seriously, thanks again.

Posted by Bill Phelps (Member # 1431) on July 23, 2017, 09:32 PM:

Yeah some of the re-titles were pretty bogus. [Smile]

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on July 24, 2017, 07:47 AM:

They captured an antic moment, those titles - Remember, kids would be attracted to these particularly - I was - Shorty

Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on July 24, 2017, 10:18 AM:

Bill
Correct me if I'm wrong but 'It's a Gift' was a film starring Snub Pollard not WC Fields?

Posted by Brad Kimball (Member # 5) on July 24, 2017, 10:49 AM:

Both comics made films with the same title.

Posted by Joseph Randall (Member # 4906) on July 26, 2017, 08:23 PM:

NO INDIANS, PLEASE! was one of Castle's first, if not THE first, Abbott and Costello release. They also released NO BULLS, PLEASE! later on. Were there any other NO ---- , PLEASE titles?

BTW, in THE BIG THUMB Fields leans on the scale -- but doesn't use his thumb.

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2